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Barbados Infant Mortality Rate

Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births  SP.DYN.IMRT.IN

8.7 −0.6 (-6.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #116 Global Peak 70.3 (1960) Source World Bank

Barbados Infant Mortality Rate (1960–2025)

Overview

Barbados's infant mortality rate stood at 8.7 in 2025, a decline of +0.6 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.7 by 2025. Barbados ranked 116th globally.

Data & projection

Year Infant Mortality Rate YoY change Rank
2026* trend 8.4 - -
2025* trend 8.7 - -
2025 8.7 −0.6 #116
2023 9.3 −0.3 #79
2022 9.6 −0.3 #80
2021 9.9 −0.3 #80
2020 10.2 −0.3 #78
2019 10.5 −0.4 #77
2018 10.9 −0.3 #77
2017 11.2 −0.3 #76
2016 11.5 −0.3 #77
2015 11.8 −0.2 #77
2014 12.0 −0.2 #77
2013 12.2 −0.2 #76
2012 12.4 −0.1 #75
2011 12.5 −0.2 #74
2010 12.7 −0.2 #75
Show all years (1960-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Stagflation Risk
GDP growth below 2% combined with inflation above 8% and rising unemployment. The worst macro combination for policymakers.
Inflation 9.4% GDP growth -0.3% Unemployment 11.2%
Occurred 307 times, 117 successful
Inflation
26.9%
GDP growth
-4.2%
Unemployment
14.6%
Inflation
185.7%
GDP growth
-14.0%
Unemployment
60.8%
Inflation
14.4%
GDP growth
1.1%
Unemployment
9.1%
Inflation
33.9%
GDP growth
-1.5%
Unemployment
17.0%
Inflation
736.1%
GDP growth
1.7%
Unemployment
9.4%
Inflation
13.6%
GDP growth
1.3%
Unemployment
14.1%

Analysis

Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw infant mortality rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barbados's infant mortality rate?

Barbados's infant mortality rate was 8.7 in 2025. Ranked 116th globally. This represents a 6.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest infant mortality rate in Barbados?

Barbados's infant mortality rate peaked at 70.3 in 1960.

What was the lowest infant mortality rate in Barbados?

The lowest infant mortality rate in Barbados was 8.7 in 2025.

How does Barbados rank in infant mortality rate?

Barbados ranks 116th globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for infant mortality rate?

The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected infant mortality rate of Barbados in 2025?

Barbados's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 8.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the infant mortality rate of Barbados in 2025?

The infant mortality rate of Barbados in 2025 was 8.7. This ranks 116th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_barbados_infant-mortality, title = {Barbados Infant Mortality Rate}, url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/infant-mortality}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }